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Who is Dr. Asamoah-Mensah, Neurologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Nana Asamoah-Mensah, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. He is board certified. Dr. Asamoah-Mensah completed his residency at Howard University Program. Dr. Asamoah-Mensah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asamoah-Mensah’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asamoah-Mensah’s office at (202) 269-0499.
Where did Dr. Asamoah-Mensah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Program
What languages does Dr. Asamoah-Mensah speak?
Dr. Asamoah-Mensah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Asamoah-Mensah treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Asamoah-Mensah diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Asamoah-Mensah. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Unsteady Walking (Ataxia)
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Ataxia
- Clumsy Walking
- Impaired Balance While Walking
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R260: Ataxic gait
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Brain Hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6782: Cerebral ischemia
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Unknown cause nerve damage
- Peripheral dysautonomia
- Autonomic neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9009: Other idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy
Also known as:
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes-related Nerve Pain
- Polyneuropathy from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1342: Other specified diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Atherosclerosis
- Generalized Atherosclerosis
- Hardening of the arteries
- Artery plaque buildup
- Arteriosclerosis
- Widespread hardening of arteries
- Systemic artery plaque buildup
- Generalized arteriosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7090: Unspecified atherosclerosis
- I7091: Generalized atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Vascular Headache
- Headache
- Blood Vessel Headache
- Pulsating Headache
- Throbbing Headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G441: Vascular headache, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5600: Carpal tunnel syndrome, unspecified upper limb
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Asamoah-Mensah perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nana Asamoah-Mensah may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Asamoah-Mensah's office.
Does Dr. Asamoah-Mensah accept my insurance?
Dr. Asamoah-Mensah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 269-0499 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asamoah-Mensah accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Asamoah-Mensah in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CommuniCare Advantage
Department of Defense / Tricare
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Asamoah-Mensah's office located?
Dr. Nana Asamoah-Mensah's Primary Practice
1140 Varnum St NE Ste 205
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 269-0499
What is Dr. Asamoah-Mensah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asamoah-Mensah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023103587.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asamoah-Mensah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asamoah-Mensah
What is Dr. Nana Asamoah-Mensah's specialty?
Dr. Asamoah-Mensah is a Neurologist near Washington, DC.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Asamoah-Mensah to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nana Asamoah-Mensah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Asamoah-Mensah is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Nana Asamoah-Mensah accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Nana Asamoah-Mensah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nana Asamoah-Mensah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Asamoah-Mensah's office at (202) 269-0499 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nana Asamoah-Mensah?
Please contact Dr. Asamoah-Mensah's office at (202) 269-0499 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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